Police seek motorcyclist after fatal hit-and-run in Rotorua
Police are urging a motorcyclist to come forward following a fatal hit-and-run on Edmund Road on 15 June. The suspect is described as a male riding a black and gold Kawasaki Ninja 600cc with a full left leg tattoo. The collision killed 24-year-old Paige Johnson.
+15 outlets · GPs and nurse practitioners to diagnose and treat ADHD from February
General practitioners and nurse practitioners will be permitted to diagnose and treat adults with ADHD starting in February next year. The rule change removes the current requirement for a written recommendation from a psychiatrist or paediatrician. This move aims to increase access and reduce wait times for medication.
+26 outlets · Human remains discovered in garden at Ōwhiro Bay property
Police are investigating after a homeowner found human remains while gardening at a property on Happy Valley Road in Ōwhiro Bay on Sunday. Authorities have confirmed the remains are human and are working to determine their age and identity.
+15 outlets · Finlayson criticises proposal for single Ngāpuhi commercial settlement
New Zealand First is drafting a member's bill to force Ngāpuhi into a single commercial Treaty settlement. Former Minister Chris Finlayson has called the proposal a "terrible idea," while Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith stated that settlement processes cannot be open-ended.
+15 outlets · Man found in submerged Waikato River car identified as Michael Murdoch
Police have formally identified a man found dead in a submerged car in the Waikato River last year as 44-year-old Michael Murdoch. The Ngāruawāhia man had been missing since September 2019. Identification was described as a complex and prolonged process due to how long the body had been in the water.
4 outlets · Heavy rain and gales forecast for South Island and Wellington
MetService has issued several weather warnings as an active front moves across the South Island and lower North Island from Wednesday to Friday. The weather is expected to bring northwest gales and heavy rain, with the Westland ranges potentially receiving up to 220 mm. Surface flooding and slips are possible.
4 outlets · Parliament addresses Middle East conflict in ministerial statement
Foreign Minister Winston Peters addressed the House regarding the escalating conflict in the Middle East and US bombings in Iran. Peters expressed grave concern over the situation while noting New Zealand's preference for diplomacy. Other political parties were given the opportunity to respond to the statement.
3 outlets · Invercargill Lotto Powerball winner claims $15 million prize
An Invercargill player has claimed one of two $15 million Powerball prizes won on Saturday. The winning ticket was purchased at Plaza SuperValue. Lotto NZ is still waiting to hear from the second winner, who purchased a ticket via the MyLotto website in Wellington.
4 outlets · Black Power member found guilty of home invasion and baton attack
Bronson Waitere has been found guilty of burglary with a weapon and wounding with intent to injure. The attack occurred when Waitere and an associate entered a man's home and struck him with a truncheon over an alleged cannabis debt.
3 outlets · Gang member jailed for raping and supplying drugs to a teenager
Wiremu Johnson has been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for raping and supplying drugs to a 13-year-old girl in Motueka. The 34-year-old gang member was found guilty of indecent assault, rape, and supplying cannabis and methamphetamine.
3 outlets · Mosgiel Kāinga Ora tenants left without hot water for days
A mother and her disabled son lived in a cold and damp Mosgiel home for nearly a week after a hot water cylinder burst. The tenant, identified as Katie, said she had to bathe her 17-year-old son, who has epilepsy and severe autism, without hot water.
3 outlets · Nicola Willis rules out fuel subsidies despite rising oil prices
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has ruled out introducing fuel subsidies as instability in the Middle East drives up global oil prices. While monitoring Treasury updates, she stated that such subsidies are difficult to sustain. A sustained $10 increase in the price of a barrel of oil translates to 10 cents more per litre.
3 outlets · Mother seeks answers seven years after Leonie Emery went missing
Malanena Emery is seeking closure seven years after her daughter, Leonie Emery, disappeared in 2018. Leonie, a mother of four who was 25 at the time, has not been found. Her mother expressed frustration that no one has been held responsible for the disappearance.
4 outlets · Hastings home surrounded by hoarded goods catches fire after multiple complaints
A property on Frederick Street in Hastings caught fire over the weekend after being surrounded by hoarded goods. Although nineteen complaints were made to the Hastings District Council in the preceding year, firefighters did not classify the pile as a hazard eight months ago due to a lack of ignition sources.
4 outlets · General practitioners to receive $175 million funding increase
General practitioners will receive up to 13.89 per cent more funding this year under a new government agreement. Health Minister Simeon Brown stated the $175 million boost is the largest increase since the current funding system began. The government intends for this change to eventually lead to faster healthcare.
3 outlets · Wakefield considers removing Richard Nixon statue to build community hub
Residents of Wakefield are deciding whether to keep a life-size bronze statue of former US president Richard Nixon or replace it with a community hub. The statue has been located in the Tasman town for over a decade.
3 outlets · Ikea expands recruitment for first New Zealand store in Auckland
The Swedish retailer has increased its hiring target to over 500 staff ahead of its upcoming Sylvia Park store opening. More than 15,000 people have already applied for the roles. The company had originally planned to recruit 400 employees for the Auckland location.
2 outlets · Taranaki Regional Council to clarify stance on seabed mining
Taranaki Regional Council is preparing a public statement to address accusations of being influenced by Trans-Tasman Resources. Councillor Bonita Bigham stated that a clarification is necessary following claims that the council has sold out to the potential seabed miners.
4 outlets · Waimakariri District Council unlocks land for up to 17,000 homes
The Waimakariri District Council has adopted a revised District Plan to open land for housing in Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Woodend and Oxford. While the plan allows for up to 17,000 new homes, an 850-home development at Ohoka will not be included.
2 outlets · Lulu Sun defeats top seed in Eastbourne tournament first round
New Zealand tennis player Lulu Sun defeated defending champion and top seed Daria Kasatkina in the opening round of the Eastbourne grass-court tournament in England. Sun won the match in three sets. She is scheduled to face Russia's Anna Blinkova in the second round.
2 outlets · New Māori All Blacks squad and captain announced
Kurt Eklund will captain a 29-strong Māori All Blacks squad featuring 11 uncapped players. The team is scheduled to play two matches against the Japan XV in Tokyo and Scotland in Whangārei. Head coach Ross Filipo named the squad ahead of these upcoming fixtures.
2 outlets · Government promises tougher penalties following Levin street racing gathering
Transport Minister Chris Bishop has vowed to introduce significant penalties, such as vehicle forfeiture, following a large gathering of approximately 200 cars in Levin. Organisers of the event claimed the crackdown on boy racers encouraged the gathering, citing a lack of off-road locations for car enthusiasts.
4 outlets · Judge gives final directions to jury in Erin Patterson trial
Justice Christopher Beale has instructed the jury in the Erin Patterson triple-murder trial to avoid bias and prejudice during deliberations. The jury in Morwell has been told they must find Patterson not guilty if they believe her evidence. The trial has now entered its ninth week.
2 outlets · Warriors winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak sidelined with ankle injury
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak faces an extended period on the sidelines following an ankle injury sustained during a match against the Penrith Panthers. Ed Kosi has been named to replace the 29-year-old winger for the Warriors' upcoming game against the Broncos.
2 outlets · Christchurch house fire in Hoon Hay extinguished
Fire crews attended a single-storey house fire in Hoon Hay on Tuesday morning. After the blaze was initially extinguished, emergency services returned to the scene to dampen a hot spot after smoke was seen coming from the roof.
2 outlets · Opinion suggests New Zealand tourism growth plan is unsustainable
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon aims to double tourism export value by 2034, including a focus on attracting more Chinese visitors. Critics argue this strategy of rapid growth risks overtourism and could strain local services and the natural environment.
2 outlets · Nelson man jailed for secret filming of women and children
Daine Williams has been sentenced to two years in prison by the Nelson District Court. A police investigation revealed he used hidden cameras to secretly record women and girls, including a 10-year-old child in a shower.
3 outlets · Pak’nSave Henderson apologises to customer wrongly accused of shoplifting
The Pak’nSave Henderson supermarket has issued an apology to a customer named CJ after staff wrongly suspected her of shoplifting. The store stated that the incident caused the woman public embarrassment, distress, and humiliation.
2 outlets · First international flight arrives in Dunedin in five years
Jetstar flight JQ189 from the Gold Coast landed at Dunedin Airport on Tuesday afternoon. The arrival marks the return of regular direct international services to the city, which have been unavailable since 2020. The new service will operate three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
2 outlets · Police monitor gang funeral movements between Napier and Hastings
Police are monitoring the movements of gang members and associates travelling through Hawke's Bay for a funeral. The procession is expected to travel from Napier to Hastings on Wednesday morning. Acting Superintendent Lincoln Sycamore said motorists may see large numbers of people travelling through the region.
2 outlets · Luca Fairgray argues prison sentence was manifestly excessive
Luca Fairgray has argued in the Court of Appeal that his four-and-a-half-year prison sentence is manifestly excessive. The Auckland man was found guilty of three charges involving a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old girl.
2 outlets · General practices to receive largest funding boost in New Zealand history
Health Minister Simeon Brown has announced a funding increase of up to 13.89% for general practices as part of a $1.37 billion investment in Health New Zealand. While the boost is welcomed, some doctors suggest an additional 10% is required to ensure the sector remains viable.
4 outlets · Man arrested after allegedly threatening Dunedin Hospital staff with knife
A 43-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly threatening emergency department staff with a small knife at Dunedin Hospital. Police were called early Tuesday morning after the man reportedly used verbal abuse and threatened to use crutches as a weapon.
2 outlets · David Seymour defends social media posts about bill opponents
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour has defended social media posts that accused opponents of the Regulatory Standards Bill of having 'derangement syndrome'. Seymour is disputing claims that the posts constitute a breach of the Cabinet Manual.
3 outlets · Spiders could help manage pests in New Zealand horticulture
Scientists suggest that new information about spiders could increase productivity in the horticulture sector. Research published in the New Zealand Journal of Ecology indicates spiders may help manage pests on farms.
2 outlets · Solar panels offer financial benefits in major cities and Queenstown
A new study by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority shows rooftop solar is financially viable for many households in Queenstown and New Zealand's three largest cities. Falling panel prices and increasing electricity costs have improved the financial outlook for solar installations.
2 outlets · Economists predict potential rise in New Zealand petrol prices
Increased conflict in the Middle East could potentially raise petrol prices in New Zealand by 10 to 15 per cent. While prices have already begun to rise, recent developments suggest New Zealanders may have avoided an immediate conflict-induced spike.
2 outlets · New Zealand advertisement wins award at Cannes Lions
A New Zealand advertising campaign featuring Sir Graham Henry has won at the Cannes Lions awards. The campaign, created by Motion Sickness, addressed the taboo subject of herpes. The entry was selected from a pool of more than 26,000 submissions.
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